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SPACIOUS LOGHOME-FAST WIFI, HOT TUB, FIREPIT, GAME ROOM, KAYAKS & PRIVATE LAKE

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The warmth of spacious Laurelwood on a cold Winter's night
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The upper deck is a great place to sit and watch nature or to entertain guest
Beautiful Mirror lake in Fall.   3 minutes from Laurelwood Lodge  in Riverbend
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Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Lake Lure, NC
  • Popular LocationCanopy Ridge Farm6 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Lure8 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Lure Beach and Water Park16 min drive
  • AirportAsheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)53 min drive

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

SPACIOUS LOGHOME-FAST WIFI, HOT TUB, FIREPIT, GAME ROOM, KAYAKS & PRIVATE LAKE

LAURELWOOD LODGE IN RIVERBEND AT LAKE LURE
Modern, Multi Family, 4 Bedroom (sleeps 12), 3 Bathroom Log Home With Wooded Mountain Views. Just Minutes from the lake!
Laurelwood Lodge is a spacious Log Home nestled in a private, wooded area within the community of Riverbend at Lake Lure. Riverbend is a gated community with over several thousand acres of beautiful vistas. it features 2 private lakes, a beach, beach pavilion with rocking chairs, outdoor grills and restrooms, the French Broad River, waterfalls, and the "Old Swimming Hole".


Riverbend in all its pristine beauty is considered a nature reserve. On the way to the cabin you may routinely see deer and groundhogs along the road. Within the acreage thousands of species of animals thrive here including many species of birds, fish, beavers, groundhogs, deer, coyotes, and more.

LAURELWOOD LODGE -THE CABIN
Laurelwood was built as a gathering place for large families. COMPARE OUR PRICING, AMENITIES, AND FEATURES! YOU WILL FIND THAT LAURELWOOD LODGE IS AN EXCEPTIONAL VALUE THAT MOST OTHER PROPERTIES CAN'T COMPARE! The lodge includes two massive 400 square foot decks with 6 rocking chairs (Upper and lower levels) as well as a cozy, 240 square foot front porch complete with porch swing, bench and rocking chairs. For outdoor cooking and dining, a stainless steel gas grill and outdoor seating area are available. Light pours into the centralized well equipped, modern kitchen and great room area through 2 massive 10 foot long prow windows at the rear of the house. This is a great common area for entertaining, cooking and family gathering. There are also many cozy private areas in case you want to get away from the group. The lodge is 4 bedrooms with 3 complete bathrooms. The master bedroom includes a king size bed (sleeps 2), 2 dressers and it's own private glass sliding door to the upper deck. The master bedroom has it's own adjoining 100 square foot bath area complete with a large corner style, garden Jacuzzi tub so you can unwind in private, and a shower and Jack and Jill vanity and sinks. Off the front entrance is the guest bedroom which includes a Queen size bed (sleeps 2), dresser, and has a door opening into the hall bathroom which is complete with bathtub, shower, and vanity. Climbing the heavy timber stairs to the loft reveals two spacious - 300 square foot bedrooms. These 2 bedrooms are ideal for the kids with a bathroom in the middle that includes, a shower, a Jacuzzi tub, twin sinks and dressing areas. One of the upstairs bedrooms has 1 full size bed, and two twin size bunk beds, and another twin bed sleeping at least 5. The other bedroom has a queen size bed and a twin size, window, day bed , sleeping 3. The loft connecting the upstairs bedrooms and bath overlook the great room area. Downstairs, the converted basement includes a seating area, game room area complete with pool table, foosball, air hockey, ping pong and many more activities for kids and adults alike. At the end of the day, you can relax by stepping out onto the lower deck and taking a soak in our well maintained, 6 person, Hotsprings Spa which overlooks the meadow with Fairfield mountain in the background.

WHY VACATION AT LAURELWOOD IN LAKE LURE?
Lake Lure is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the US. It's pristine beauty is unrivaled. There is so much to do and there are activities for every age.
WATERSPORTS - Lots of watersports with kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, paddle boarding, and swimming. At Laurelwood Lodge we have 3 kayaks, a canoe, and many inner tubes for you to use during your stay.
HIKING - Many hiking trails abound within the property of Rivebend and the surroundings. They range from easy beginner trails to advances.
ZIPLINING - Just around the bend less than 2 miles away is the lake Lure Zipline Company one of the premier zipline companies in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visit them for a thrilling zipline experience with incredible vistas!
GOLFING - Enjoy golfing at many of the fine golf courses nearby.
DAYTRIPPING - Laurelwood Lodge is strategically and centrally located as a base for your daytrips into the surrounding NC Mountain Wilderness and beyond. Travel a little further away for a daytrip and enjoy: whitewater rafting, horseback riding, wineries, antiquing and more.

NOTABLE PLACES OF INTEREST CLOSEBY INCLUDE:
Chimney Rock Park - Chimney Rock Village
Hendersonville & Saluda - Fun little towns to check out
Biltmore Estates & Asheville
Black Mountain - An artsy little town - explore the funky shopsy and artisan works
Mount Mitchell - The highest mountain peak East of the Misssissippi
Tryon International Equestrian Center
Linville Caverns
Waterfalls - Brevard
And many more - We are happy to discuss your vacation plans and to assist you with your itenarary to maximize your fun. There is so much to do!

WHAT MAKES YOUR VACATION AT LAURELWOOD GREAT?
For many guests the home rental scenario is a new one. Some of the advantages are much less expense than the small local hotels. Space, space, space and plenty of it! Rooms for the kids to play, a gameroom for rainy days, and spacious decks with privacy for you to unwind. Having a nice , well-equipped meals not only gives you more family time together but also saves you alot of money and gives you the benefit of eating healthy while on vacation. As a matter of fact, when you consider the average nightly price at Laurelwood with 12 guests you are paying less than $24 per night per person. Economical and a whole lot more enjoyable than staying in the cramped motels you'll find in the area.

Laurelwood Lodge is operated by the Gissendanners, a husband and wife team who put a lot of love and work into making Laurelwood Lodge what it is today. WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE VRBO PREMIER PARTNER STATUS. Our mssion is to offer you a spacious, clean safe and fun cabin environment for your family. With all its rustic charm, it has all of the modern amenities that you have at home including Satellite TV, WIFI Internet, an incredible gameroom, laundry and a well equipped kitchen just to name a few things.

LOCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY
We hire local people to maintain and clean Laurelwood and we pay sustainable wages. So when you reserve Laurelwood you will be returning money to the community by helping us to put locals to work. We try to make decisions and conduct our rental operations win a manner which will have an minimal impact on the environment.

Renting a home is a great way to vacation, so that last thing you want to worry about is any problems that could occur. When you rent Laurelwood Lodge, you can relax because we are always availbale 24/7 by phone to answer your questions and to take care of problems or emergencies. Our local maintenance and cleaning staff can be dispatched in a short period of time if necessary.

OUR REVIEWS FROM OUR WONDERFUL GUESTS
We love our guests. We the owners and our maintenance staff understand that without you Laurelwood could not exists. When you read our reviews you will see guests comment about how attentive we are to their needs. We typically respond to calls and text within the hour. Our goal is to help you have an incredible vaction in the mountains of NC. A memorable one with lots of "Kodak" moments! We have many families that have come back for a second stay and several that are on their 4th trip!

We would love to have you as guests! If you have questions we'll be happy to answer them. Contact us here with any questions you have and let us help you plan your NC Mountains vacation. Thanks for viewing our site and we hope to see you at the cabin soon! The Blue Ridge Mountains are calling!

Property manager

Kim Gissendanner

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Yes - Gameroom, beach, lots to do!

Events

No events allowed
Parties are never allowed.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs are welcome when registered with dog fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only
Groups of singles - Majority of guests must be over age of 25. For instance with 8 singles renting, at least 5 people would have to be at least 25.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Parties are never allowed.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Lure

Located in Lake Lure, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Lure and Chimney Rock State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Lake Lure Adventure Company and Lake Lure Beach and Water Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lake Lure, NC

What's nearby

  • Canopy Ridge Farm - 6 min drive
  • Lake Lure Adventure Company - 7 min drive
  • Lake Lure - 8 min drive
  • Lake Lure Beach and Water Park - 16 min drive
  • Chimney Rock State Park - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Legends on the Lake - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cove Creek BBQ & Grocery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Strada At Lake Lure - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪El Lago Mexican Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SPACIOUS LOGHOME-FAST WIFI, HOT TUB, FIREPIT, GAME ROOM, KAYAKS & PRIVATE LAKE pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at SPACIOUS LOGHOME-FAST WIFI, HOT TUB, FIREPIT, GAME ROOM, KAYAKS & PRIVATE LAKE ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SPACIOUS LOGHOME-FAST WIFI, HOT TUB, FIREPIT, GAME ROOM, KAYAKS & PRIVATE LAKE ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SPACIOUS LOGHOME-FAST WIFI, HOT TUB, FIREPIT, GAME ROOM, KAYAKS & PRIVATE LAKE located?

This family-friendly Lake Lure holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Canopy Ridge Farm, Lake Lure Adventure Company and Lake Lure. Lake Lure Beach and Water Park and Chimney Rock Adventure Golf are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin nice peaceful location
It was beautiful and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

donald g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Great stay! Comfortable and fairly well supplied with what we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Mountain Lake Retreat
This property is perfect if your looking for a place that will accommodate your whole family from sleeping and eating to even providing entertainment! We loved the gameroom especially when on one of our days it rained all day...it created great memories of my 84 year old mother playing air hockey with my 6 year old grandson! It was great to see all my grown kids unplug from their electronic devices and play pool and ping pong! The location is excellent and convenient, the lake is beautiful and we found a gorgeous waterfall on one of the trails that the kids loved playing in. Additionally, the property owner was not only very responsive to any and all questions that I had, but took time for a pre-stay phone call giving me lots of information about the property, how things worked and made checking in a breeze. It was very apparent that he wanted to ensure that we had a great time. We all had an amazing week and we will definitely keep this place on our return to list...thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tons of room!
Huge place. Plenty of beds. Game room. was a bonus and so was the gas firepit on the deck! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and fun
Nine high school friends now in their 50s gathered for a long weekend here and laughed pretty much nonstop. We loved the open floor plan, as well as the large deck. Voices do carry in the house, reminding me of childhood sleepovers when we would shush whomever was giggling, but is probably worth mentioning for light sleepers. Thanks to Kim for being communicative and patient when I called with questions. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Elaine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great mountain vacation
Overall good experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain escape
Great family vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Week at Laurelwood
Our family had a wonderful week at Laurelwood. Very beautiful and comfortable place with lots of amenities. Very clean and family friendly. Enjoyed the beach at Riverbend and nearby Lake Lure. Any problems were immediately addressed by the owner. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie P., Macclenny florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice large home. Comfortable beds. Beautiful views
Had a wonderful Christmas!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

christine g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
30 day stay
We rented Lakewood Lodge for the month of October. The layout of the house was very good for the different family members who visited. This is a rustic log home in a remote, very quiet, gated community. The internet service was excellent; and the kitchen was very well stocked. Kim, and the housekeeper, Cindy, were very responsive. We found the gravel, curvy drive from the guard gate to the house difficult for such a long visit., with many in and out trips. The stairs from the street down to the house can be difficult to navigate, especially when wet. The game room with ping pong, pool, and air hockey provided family fun, especially on rainy days. The two TV's are not Smart TV's and the channel offering on Direct TV is limited. The pictures of the house on VRBO are accurate, except that the living room furniture has been changed.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monica F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A week of relaxation!
We enjoyed a relaxing week at this spacious log cabin, with enough room for everyone in our group and all we needed in the kitchen to prepare delicious family meals. We went to the lake in the neighborhood daily, used All Trails to choose 2 different hikes in the area, and visited Asheville one day. The neighborhood is quiet, and the home is nestled in a treed area, adding to the calm. Note: the home comes with 2 sit-upon and 1 sit-in kayak and 1 canoe, and many floats. We brought our own kayaks, but there really wasn't a need. The neighborhood lake is big enough for a satisfying paddle, and deep enough to stay cool. The local grocery store is a 15 minute drive away and has everything you'll need for your stay. The owners are super helpful in answering questions and providing information to ensure an enjoyable stay. It was a great week away from day-to-day life!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family time
We had a wonderful, quiet week with family. Enjoyed the basement and games for the kids, deck for the parents, and accommodations. Beach area and river for tubing were fun. Owners were readily available and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to visit
It rained our entire trip but with the game room and hot tub we were able to have fun. Also very close to chimney rock. And the area is very pretty.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Gabriela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Lovely place and location but we had problems with cleaning fees
Located inside Lake Lure and next to Chimney Rock. Beautiful! Need little bit of driving to go to skiing but we loved the road trip views. Some friends got car sick from the unusual turns on the road. I usually plan trips with big groups. The only negative are the magnetic to enter the gate, there were only one for us and we were between 3 cars coming in and out different times. We found a place to hide the magnetic in front of the gate, because at night there is no one there. The owner is super nice maybe is more a cleaning company rules.. we couldn’t find the dumpster outside before we left and seems we forgot a few items like shampoo and a water bottle. First time we had an extra cleaning fee for it. I think this area is more difficult to find nicer cleaners ? Friends asked about this beautiful place on my social mídia and and I ended up forgetting the extra fee as a problem. It was worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Family Mountain Retreat
Our Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Cabin was wonderful and stocked with every thing we needed! Conveniently located to shopping and gas. The gated community at Riverbend made us feel very safe during our stay. It snowed our last night and it was beautiful!! We would definitely recommend this cabin. Our family was very pleased! We plan on booking another stay in the summer!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Loretta W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing long weekend
This was a fantastic getaway mountain weekend experience. Loved the secluded area of the cabin, the spaciousness, and the hot tub was awesome on a cold Sunday afternoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H., Pensacola FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation get-away
Cabin is just as described and extremely clean. Communication with the owner, Kim, was excellent. We loved the game room downstairs, the hot tub, and the gas fireplace. Kitchen was well supplied with cookware so we were able to make most of our meals there. Gated community is well maintained. Ingles is an amazing grocery store with everything we needed, Chimney Rock is about 30 minutes away, and Asheville is about an hour away. We visited the Biltmore while we were there. We also hiked up the Hickory Nut trails. This is a fantastic property for a multi-generational family get-together.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Pam G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Size
The cabin is a great size for a family. We stayed here for our family Christmas trip. Forest City is beautiful with all it's Christmas lights!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway
This cabin was excellent. It comfortably fit my family (9 people). It was beautiful location and private. It was a quick drive to Chimney Rock state park. Communication with the owner was quick and easy. I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jody A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
We had a great time. There are 8 adults in our family. We enjoyed the boat tour of Lake Lure, golf, sixties music and wine tasting at Point Lookout Vineyards, Hendersonville, tubing on the Broad River, and swimming/floating on Mirror Lake. We didn't eat out much because of COVID but the kitchen was nice and open to the living area. We also spent a lot of time in the hot tub. It was a fun week with many great memories. It is a plus that Kim is a pet lover because our dogs are a part of our family. The hike up Chimney rock was also fun. We took the shuttle back down. We should have taken the shuttle up and hiked back down. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cecil T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Laurelwood is a very comfortable and pleasant cabin for a getaway. Our family of 10 had plenty of room to be together or have privacy if someone wanted to take a nap or read a book. The river and lake offered opportunities for recreation and Kim provides the necessary equipment such as tubes, a canoe, kayakes and lifejackets. We enjoyed the firepit every night to unwind and share family time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house for family gathering & fun
Enter the large open family/dining/kitchen area to view the beautiful A frame, log walls, huge deck, theres enough space for everyone! We had 7 adults and a teen. The game room kept them all occupied and the hot tub was an added bonus! (note the pool table is not level, no big deal but balls just roll into certain pockets) The house has everything you need but do bring extra toilet paper, paper towel, especially for large groups! The Riverbend communtiy has SO much to offer. We spent days tubing from the waterfall to the ole swimming hole. The house has kayaks and canoe for the lake and tons of inflatable tubes. (Note, some are deflated and the air compressor takes forever to inflate one tube.) Explore the town of Chimney Rock nearby, it is FULL of shops and views! The only store for supplies you might need is the Ingles about 15 mins drive. Riverbend is a very hilly, windy, dirt road community so keep that in mind. We were thankful to bring our dogs! But be aware this house is on a steep hill, theres no "yard" for pups, the backyard has some steep drops. My dogs enjoyed their walks around the circle and they loved hiking and swimming. Lastly, the hosts were wonderful with communication especially when concerns came up about covid and closings etc. The week was so much fun for us and our large family. We live at the beach, so must vacation to the mountains. It's a beautiful home, community and area in general.

10/10 Excellent

Dominique P., Winter Park

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
"unplug" at this Authentic Mountain/Lake Log Cabin Getaway
We stayed for 3 weeks w/ different friends and multi-generational family members coming into town ea week. Everyone enjoyed and had a fantastic time creating lifelong memories at this authentic mountain/lake log cabin retreat where you must be willing to "unplug". Overall, the house, property and communication w/ owner, Kim, was amazing! If you need to work/stream videos, this may not be the place for you as we had spotty wi-fi & cell phone reception (Verizon & AT&T). So be willing to unplug! We understand this is the way of the mountains and loved so much - we'd like to return in the fall! The house is spacious w/ a fantastic porch for grilling-out/s'mores night; a fun game room to keeps kids entertained; and hot tub. Supplies were provided & kitchen had everything we needed. A few unexpected items: kitchen is small w/ no pantry (difficult to stock up for multi-week stay); master closet is full of cleaning supplies & dresser drawers hard to open; can hear conversations upstairs thru logs; upstairs has lots of sleep space (sleeps 8) but shares 1 bathroom (plan accordingly); couches in family room should be replaced & decorations a bit dated. But also part of its charm! The community is spectacular w/ the beach-picnic area at Mirror Lake, Nature Walk, waterfall, Broad River and swimming hole. We used all the owner provided items - kayaks, canoes, tubes - and owner Kim navigated through how to use. Favorites were kayaking and canoeing on Mirror Lake and tubing on the Broad River (from waterfall area to swimming hole). It is ~ 6 min drive from house to beach/lake area and so we would have to load up van & make multiple trips to get all the items down (we did not have roof racks). The drive is not for the timid (single lane, windy, gravel, deer crossings - be careful!). Lake Lure area offered lots of things to do - favorites were Chimney Rock, the village, Burntshirt Vineyards, Canopy Ridge Ziplining, Green River Tubing & Little Bradley Falls (in Saluda (40 min away), renting pontoon boat on Lake Lure; "tour" boat with Lake Lure Boat Tours; Restaurants: Burntshirt, Lake House, La Strada, & Riverwatch. Owner Kim was extremely helpful providing timely responses to all questions and accommodated our dogs and multiple cars that we had to register coming onto the property each week. We had no problem fitting 4 cars at the house (3 in parking area and 1 along the road). Kim, thank you for being an incredible host!
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t wait to go back
We had a fantastic time, it was a beautiful place and Kim was very readily available to answer any questions we had and help in any way he could. I can’t wait to book again whenever it warms up a little bit
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great mountain getaway!
We stayed here with another family - 4 adults and 5 children. There was ample room for us all (with beds to spare!), the property was very clean, and we were very comfortable. The kids really enjoyed the hot tub and game room downstairs! The cabin-y feel of the home really made it feel like a vacation. If you need tips on something to occupy you/get you out of the house for a few hours: We found the little town of Chimney Rock about 15/20. min. from the house. It was a cute walking town (just enough/not too much with 5 kids). We popped in a few shops, the kids “mined” rocks (that was SO fun for them!), we walked down to the river and explored, took nice photos, and the kids found even more pretty rocks. For dinner we sat on the amazingly beautiful deck of a tasting room that had great wine and decent food but seriously great views (which made up for the just okay food). There is a very long, windy and steep gravel/dirt road to get to the property. We had no issues, but I could see that being a very big issue in bad weather (ice, snow, or even a lot of rain). Also, we brought 2 vehicles, but there would be nowhere to put a 3rd. If you have more than 2 vehicles, you will need to park at the little parking lot right inside the gate and ride up with someone. Also, the kitchen needs a baking sheet :) All in all, totally great MLK weekend with friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

About the host

Hosted by Kim Gissendanner

Host profile image
Hello, we are the Gissendanner family, living in Goose Creek, SC. Spending a lot of time in coastal areas , we were attracted to the change in scenery in the mountains of Western, NC. In the summer of 2008 I stood outside under the balcony at the Lake Lure Inn, sipping my coffee and admiring the beauty of Lake Lure. Later that afternoon while walking along the Lake with our two small children we began to talk about the adventure of building a log cabin in this peaceful place. The next weekend we returned to Lake Lure and began the process of looking at property.

Why they chose this property

We came across this community that our home is built in quite by accident and after driving around not knowing where we were headed we drove by the property that soon purchased. We met a couple who were building the cabin next door. We immediately realized that there was a business connection from a few years before. Since then there has been an almost family like bond and as divine intervention would have it this became the place for us to build. For us it's perfect. Just far away from home to get away yet not so far as to make it a long drive. The distance we travel to the cabin let's us decompress and unwind so that we are on 'mountain time' when we arrive. We love this place in all seasons. The fall colors are spectacular and summers here are cooler and comfortable. On more than one occasion we've experienced a white Christmas.

What makes this property unique

Our cabin is located just 10 minutes from Chimney Rock and Lake Lure. Outdoor activities are everywhere and there is plenty of events going on year round. When you want a more peaceful visit you are far enough up the mountain and away from the main road where you can simply enjoy doing nothing. Today I enjoy stepping out on my back deck and admiring the beauty of the surroundings. You can feel the peace in the air. At night we go out onto the back deck with lights off and lifting our heads up we experience what we refer to as 'the big picture' (more stars than you can ever imagine.)

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